Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha
👥 Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha
The Grama Sabha of a village consists of all persons included in the electoral roll relating to that village within the area of a Grama Panchayat. A voter in a ward is a member of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha of that ward.
📌 Convener
Ward members and ward councillors are the conveners of Grama Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, respectively. If necessary, another ward member can be appointed as the convener.
🎙️ Chairperson
The Grama Panchayat President presides over the Grama Sabha, and the Municipal Chairperson presides over the Ward Sabha. In their absence, the Vice President, Deputy Chairperson, or Convener will perform the duty.
📅 Convening Meetings
The responsibility of convening meetings rests with the ward member, who is also the convener.
✅ Quorum
The quorum for a meeting is 10% of the total voters. For an adjourned meeting due to lack of quorum, the quorum requirement shall be 50 members.
📝 Special Meeting
If 10% of the voters in a ward request it in writing, a special Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha must be convened within 15 days.
🤝 Coordinator
An officer designated by the Grama Panchayat / Municipality will function as the coordinator and assist the convener.
❓ Questions and Suggestions
Members can submit their questions and suggestions in writing either before or during the meeting.
📜 Resolutions
Resolutions may be passed on matters within the jurisdiction of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha based on a majority decision.
⚙️ Powers and Functions
🏗️ Project Planning and Execution
- Collect necessary information for development projects.
- Prepare project proposals and fix priorities.
- Provide voluntary service and financial assistance.
💧Public Amenity Projects
- Suggest locations for installing street lights.
- Suggest locations for public taps and wells.
- Provide suggestions for sanitation and irrigation projects.
🛠️ Public Works
- Access estimate details of proposed works.
- Assist and monitor beneficiary committees.
- Collect details of works to be executed.
